Common Tips to Prevent Car Accidents

Common Tips to Prevent Car Accidents

Posted By
Eliot Reiner

Whenever you get behind the wheel, it is important to ensure that you are
driving safely and obey all traffic laws to avoid being involved in a
car accident. However, sometimes crashes are unavoidable.

Fortunately, most accidents are easily preventable. To help become a safer
driver, here are several tips to help avoid the possibility of a collision.

Each time you get into a vehicle, remember the following tips:

Make sure your vehicle is in good, driving condition – Maintenance is important. There are many accidents where a malfunction
of an auto part is the cause. Ensure that the brakes and tires are in
great condition, and all fluids are at their proper levels.

Look 12 seconds ahead – This enables you to react to potential road hazards instead of
suddenly slamming on your brakes and swerving out of the way. Focus on
the area where you will be driving in 10-12 seconds.

Look out for children – When it comes to residential areas, children and animals have a
habit of popping out of nowhere and onto the road. Ensure that you are
driving through neighborhoods and school areas at a slow speed and keep
an eye out for kids.

Avoid distractions – Whether it is a cellphone or a GPS, we are more distracted than
ever due to the technological advances in our society. Distractions can
take your hands away from the steering wheel, your eyes away from the
road, and your mind away from properly driving your vehicle.

Avoid tailgating – Being too close to the vehicle in front of you leaves little room
to avoid crashing into it. Leave a three- to four-second cushion between
you and the vehicle in front of you.

Be nice – Being mindful of everyone on the road goes a long way when it comes
to avoiding accidents. If an aggressive driver is close, make sure you
avoid him or her at all costs.